BIRMINGHAM – UAB will close out the nonconference part of the schedule against Thomas on Saturday. The Blazers (8-4) and Night Hawks (5-8) will tipoff at 1 p.m. at Bartow Arena.
ST. PETE WRAPUP
UAB is coming off a pair of wins at the St. Pete Shootout on Dec. 21-22. After defeating in-state rival Alabama State 71-63, the Blazers took down previously undefeated Duquesne 77-68. Tyreek Scott-Grayson averaged 20.5 ppg in the two games including a career-high 25 point performance against the Hornets. Scott-Grayson scored the Blazers’ first nine points and made his first seven shot from the floor against ASU. Jalen Benjamin averaged 15.0 ppg and scored a career-high 23 against the Dukes – including making 10-of-11 shots from the foul line.
ABOUT THOMAS
Based in Thomasville, Ga., Thomas University in a NAIA school that plays in the Sun Conference.
THOMAS LATELY
The Night Hawks (5-8) are coming off a 92-85 loss against Florida Tech. UAB is Thomas’ only DI opponent this season. Joshua Scott leads the Night Hawks in scoring (16.5 ppg). Quante Smith is TU’s leading rebounder (5.1 rpg).
THE HOMETOWN CALL
You can listen to David Crane and Murry Bartow on WJQX-FM ESPN 100.5 Jox2 or by using the TuneIn app.
$5 TICKETS
Online tickets for Saturday’s game can be purchased for only $5. Clickhere then enter promo code NEWYEAR.
C-USA PICK 4 MINI PLAN
Along with single game and group tickets which are already on sale, fans now have the option to purchase a four-game mini plan which offers the flexibility of attending any four Conference USA games at Bartow Arena for only $40 in the upper level. The C-USA Pick 4 Mini Plan can be purchased by clicking here or by calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at 205-975-UAB1
